A Rheumatologist Explains: Mixed Connected Tissue Disorder

Getting a diagnosis of Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder (MCTD) is confusing. Is it Lupus? Is it Arthritis? Is it Scleroderma?Learning how to frame this diagnosis will help you better understand your symptoms and partner with your doctor so that you can start feeling better!

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⏱Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
2:15 How we categorize autoimmune conditions
5:34 How we categorize MCTD
7:04 Lupus + Myositis + Scleroderma
8:52 Common MCTD symptoms
9:56 The anti-RNP antibody
11:50 MCTD is not Lupus
14:38 How to think about YOUR MCTD - what is the driver?

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Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I'd like to thank you for stopping by Connected Rheumatology. I am a board certified Internist and Rheumatologist with over 10 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to step up and partner with their doctor. Connected Rheumatology is based in Dallas, Texas and provides state-of-the-art, personalized rheumatology care for anyone with confirmed or suspected rheumatic, autoimmune or musculoskeletal conditions.

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